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Do's
- Select correct sensor capacity-- always higher than maximum operating load.
- Use flat, parallel and clean mounting surfaces.
- In order to prevent overload and mishandling, monitor sensor output during mounting and installation.
- Use proper torque and mounting hardware.
- Sensor must be loaded in the specified direction of loading only.
- Avoid excessive extraneous loads and moments.
- Use stable power supply and prevent high voltage surges.
- Select proper unit for environment.
- Avoid dirty or loose electrical connections and follow correct wiring code.
- Use remote sense wires when cable length is greater than 20 ft.
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Don'ts
- Do not remove cover or tamper with sensing areas.
- Do not drop unit.
- Do not carry unit by cable or apply excessive pull on cable.
- Do not exceed max excitation voltage.
- Do not operate over the rated capacity range.
- Do not exceed deflection or safe overload.
- Do not overload sensor during handling, mounting or installation. Even very quick overloads can damage sensor.
- Do not exceed operating temperature range.
- Do not expose sensor to strong radiant heat.
- Do not use long cable lengths for sensors with 4-conductor cables.
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